The Birth Hour

Best for: Late pregnancy + birth preparation
Real mothers sharing their birth stories — unmedicated, epidural, cesarean, VBAC, hospital,
and homebirth. This helps parents understand what birth actually feels like and removes fear of
the unknown.

Evidence Based Birth Podcast

Best for: Pregnancy decision-making
Breaks down common interventions (induction, epidural, vitamin K, monitoring, cesarean, etc.)
in an easy, understandable way so parents can make informed choices with their provider.

Pregnancy Podcast (Vanessa Merten)

Best for: Week-by-week pregnancy learning
Short, practical episodes explaining symptoms, tests, and what’s happening in each stage of
pregnancy. Great for first-time parents.

All About Pregnancy & Birth

Best for: Birth education + partner learning
Teaches coping techniques, labor preparation, and comfort measures in a simple and
reassuring style — especially helpful for partners who want to understand how to help during
labor.

The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast

Best for: Hospital birth preparation
Hosted by a labor & delivery nurse explaining hospital routines, triage, epidurals, induction,
pushing, and postpartum recovery so parents know what to expect.

The Fourth Trimester Podcast

Best for: Immediate postpartum
Focuses on recovery, newborn adjustment, feeding, emotions, and relationship changes after
birth — very comforting for the first 6–12 weeks.

The Longest Shortest Time

Best for: New parent emotional support
Honest, relatable conversations about parenting struggles, identity change, and real life with
babies and toddlers. Helps parents feel less alone.

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Best for: Later postpartum / infancy → toddler
Parenting mindset, emotional regulation, and how to respond to crying, tantrums, and big
feelings in a healthy way.

Milk Minute Podcast

Best for: Breastfeeding & pumping
Run by lactation professionals — practical, reassuring advice about supply, latch, pumping
schedules, cluster feeding, and common concerns.

Postpartum Support International Podcast

Best for: Postpartum mental health
Covers baby blues, postpartum depression/anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and when to seek
support. Very important for normalization and reassurance.